After a challenging day at Meadowlake, the rider moved Maverick to their trainer’s farm, where he has thrived, showing significant improvement in cross country schooling and flatwork. Maverick’s boldness and growing understanding of his power have boosted their dressage and show jumping performance, highlighted by a successful outing at the World Equestrian Center Ohio schooling show. Despite some early overjumping and learning moments, Maverick handled the big environment well and showed promising rideability.

At the Kentucky Classique Horse Trials, Maverick competed in the Starter Championship division, delivering a solid dressage score and a confident cross country round, proving the earlier Meadowlake mishap was an anomaly. Although they incurred minor faults, their overall performance earned them ninth place and a memorable prize-giving experience. Moving forward, the focus will be on refining flatwork, grids, and cross country schooling in preparation for Maverick’s final run before the Makeover event at stable View. The article also notes The Jockey Club’s support for aftercare initiatives promoting Thoroughbred retraining and welfare.